CHAPTER 15. UTILITIES

 


Article 1. General Provisions. 1

15-101.  Definition. 1

15-102.  Light and water committee. 1

15-103.  Duties of committee. 1

15-104.  Utility superintendent. 1

15-105.  Utility superintendent duties. 1

15-106.  Inspection. 2

15-107.  Separate department, revenue. 2

15-108.  Where meters fail to register. 3

15-109.  Delinquent accounts. 3

15-110.  Notice; hearing. 3

15-111.  Same; finding. 3

15-112.  Utility deposit. 4

15-113.  Landlord liability. 4

15-114.  Petty cash fund. 5

15-115.  Same; deposits. 5

15-116.  Same; vouchers. 5

15-117.  Turning on water or current. 5

15-118.  Tapping without permission. 5

15-119.  Injury to property. 5

15-120.  Disconnection/reconnection of water and/or electric utility service. 5

15-121.  Fees for reconnection of water and/or electric utility service. 6

15-122.  Eligibility for reconnection of service. 6

Article 2. Electricity. 7

15-201.  Classification of rates. 7

15-202.  Definitions. 7

15-203.  Residential and rural users; rates. 7

15-204.  Commercial users; rates. 8

15-205.  Power users; rates. 8

15-206.  Fuel cost adjustment. 8

15-207.  Rural users; rules and regulations applicable. 8

15-208.  Meters. 9

15-209.  Power use. 9

15-210A.        Electric bills; discontinuance of service. 9

15-210B.        Disconnection of service; cold weather policy. 9

15-211.  Deposits. 9

15-212.  Electrical installations and wiring. 10

15-213.  Electric meters and service calls. 10

15-214.  Trees interfering with power lines. 10

15-215.  Interconnection standards adopted. 10

15-216.  Net metering standards adopted; generator requirements. 10

Article 3. Water. 11

15-301.  Superintendent of water and sewage. 11

15-302.  Regulations. 11

15-303.  Application for service. 11

15-303A.        Applications for service; deposit. 11

15-304.  Utility deposit. 12

15-305.  Water service. 12

15-306.  Service not guaranteed. 12

15-307.  Meters. 12

15-308.  Water rates. 12

15-308A.        Water meter reading; billing adjustment; water leaks. 14

15-309A.        Payment of water bills. 14

15-309B.        Disconnection of service, cold weather policy. 14

15-310.  Excessive water bills. 14

15-311.  Service connections required. 14

15-312.  City to make connections. 15

15-313.  Service connection fees. 15

15-314.  Disconnection, reconnection charge. 15

15-315.  Cross-connections. 15

15-316.  Same; protective backflow devices required. 16

15-317.  Curb cocks and service boxes. 16

15-318.  Approval of superintendent. 16

15-319.  Inspection. 17

15-320.  Multiple users. 17

15-321.  Size of water hoses. 17

15-322.  Discontinuance of service for repairs. 17

15-323.  Check valves. 17

15-324.  Unauthorized service. 17

15-325.  Testing. 17

15-326.  Tampering with meter. 18

15-327.  Leaks prohibited; penalty. 18

15-328.  Prohibited acts. 18

15-329.  Wasting water. 18

15-330.  Use during fire. 18

15-331.  Protection from contaminants. 18

Article 4. Sewers. 20

15-401.  Definitions. 20

15-402.  Sewer connection required. 21

15-403.  Permit, fees. 21

15-403A.        Permit. 21

15-404.  Application. 22

15-405.  Costs. 22

15-406.  Sewer connection. 22

15-407.  Failure to connect. 22

15-408.  Separate sewer for every building. 22

15-409.  Old building sewers. 23

15-410.  Sewer specifications. 23

15-411.  Sewer elevation. 23

15-412.  Downspouts, drains. 23

15-412(1).      Same; specifications. 23

15-412(2).      Same. 23

15-412(3).      Same. 24

15-412(4).      Same. 24

15-412(5).      Same. 24

15-412(6).      Same. 24

15-412(7).      Same. 24

15-413.  Sewer excavations; damages. 25

15-414.  Privy unlawful. 25

15-415.  Private sewer system. 25

15-416.  Additional requirements state board of health. 25

15-417.  Connection, construction; permits, fees. 25

15-418.  Costs borne by owner. 26

15-419.  Same; inspection. 26

15-420.  Barricades and lights. 26

15-421.  Storm and surface water. 26

15-422.  Unlawful discharges. 26

15-423.  Same; discharge. 27

15-424.  Disposal of sewage. 27

15-425.  Damage to sewers. 27

15-426.  Natural outlet. 27

15-427.  Standards. 27

15-428.  Mud, grease traps. 28

15-429.  Roof, foundation drains. 28

15-430.  Same; exception. 28

15-431.  Prohibited discharges. 28

15-431A.        Discretion of superintendent. 29

15-432.  Same; procedure. 30

15-433.  Interceptors. 30

15-434.  Pretreatment at owners expense. 31

15-435.  Inspections, manholes. 31

15-436.  Unlawful acts. 31

15-437.  Entering premises; inspections. 31

15-438.  Violations; penalties. 32

15-439.  Severability. 32

15-440.  Use determines payment. 32

15-441.  Charges, residential and commercial. 32

15-442.  Billing charges. 33

15-443.  Surcharges. 33

15-444.  User caused increased costs. 33

15-445.  Rates. 33

15-446.  Billed monthly. 33

15-447.  Late payment. 33

15-448.  User charge system. 34

15-449.  Same. 34

15-450.  Failure to pay; lien upon property. 34

15-451.  Bills. 34

15-452.  Delinquent accounts; lien against property. 34

Article 5. Solid Waste. 35

15-501.  Definitions. 35

15-502.  Collection. 35

15-503.  Contracts. 35

15-504.  Duty of owner, occupant. 35

15-505.  Miscellaneous waste. 36

15-506.  Containers. 36

15-507.  Bulk containers. 36

15-508.  Commercial containers. 36

15-509.  Collection of solid waste. 36

15-510.  Enter private premise. 37

15-511.  Ownership of solid waste. 37

15-512.  Disturbing containers. 37

15-513.  Improper containers. 37

15-514.  Location of containers. 37

15-515.  Frequency of collection. 37

15-516.  Collection equipment. 37

15-517.  Disposition of waste. 38

15-518.  Rocks; dirt. 38

15-519.  Periodic cleanup. 38

15-520.  Heavy, bulky waste. 38

15-521.  Hazardous materials. 38

15-522.  Prohibited practices. 39

15-523.  Objectionable waste. 39

15-524.  Unauthorized disposal. 39

15-525.  Private collectors; license required. 39

15-526.  Permit required. 39

15-527.  Same; application. 39

15-528.  Permit application. 40

15-529.  Not transferable. 40

15-530.  Permit fee. 40

15-531.  Rules and regulations. 40

15-532.  Failure to secure license. 41

15-533.  Insurance required. 41

15-534.  Term of permit. 41

15-535.  Display permit number. 41

15-536.  Revocation of permit. 41

15-537.  Request for service. 41

15-538.  Prohibited practices. 42

Article 6. Water Conservation. 43

15-601.  Water conservation; purpose. 43

15-602.  Definitions. 43

15-603.  Three-stage water conservation program. 43

15-604.  Voluntary conservation measures. 44

15-605.  Mandatory conservation measures. 44

15-606.  Emergency water rates. 45

15-607.  Regulations. 45

15-608.  Violations, disconnections and penalties. 45

15-609.  Emergency termination. 46